WHERE THE COURT AND THE CLASSROOM COLLIDE: Calling all Beaverton teachers, past and present, from fresh-faced newbies to sage retirees. Join us Tuesday, Feb, 11 at 6 p.m. at the boys basketball games versus Meridian for Teacher Appreciation Night. You'll be greeted at the ticket table with free admission and a small token of gratitude, recognized at halftime of the JV game and invited to join the Pom squad in the Locomotion between games. Solid fun on a winter's night. #GoBeavers
BAD NEWS/GOOD NEWS: Maybe you missed our first I+E Community Forum Thursday night, which was very well-attended and offered a great exchange of information and ideas among folks who love our kids and our school. But that's okay. Through the wonders of video recording, you can catch it at bit.ly/4aNESWU; we guarantee you'll learn something new about our school district. #SpeakUpTakePart #Informed+Engaged
BEAVERTON BENEATH THE SURFACE: The BJSHS Broadcast Club drops the first episode of its all-new chat show with an insightful discussion with Math Teacher and newly-appointed U.S. Army Major Kossi Komlassan. Come for the geometry; stay for the compromising photo. Check it out here: bit.ly/40QBFT0
DON'T FORGET: Beaverton Schools invites you to join us for a true community dialogue at the I+E community forum series on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the BJSHS Media Center. Though the topic of the evening will be behaviors, we'll also share some other important info and leave time for Q & A. Please let us know you're attending by scanning the code or visiting bit.ly/4hlgQ7G. You can also use the form to offer topics, concerns or questions. #SuccessStartsByShowingUp
SPEAK UP & TAKE PART: Beaverton Schools invites you to join us for a true community dialogue at the I+E community forum series on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the BJSHS Media Center. Though the topic of the evening will be behaviors, we'll also share some other important info and leave time for Q & A. Please let us know you're attending by scanning the code or visiting bit.ly/4hlgQ7G. You can also use the form to offer topics, concerns or questions. #SuccessStartsByShowingUp
A WORLD OF MERT: Teachers and other school staffers use days designated for professional development to polish old skills and learn new ones. They also pick up critical training for scenarios they hope never come to pass. Today, the BES Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) took a refresher course in CPR and First Aid. MERT members also played out response scenarios, implementing the steps taken in an emergency, including administering automated external defibrillation on a practice dummy. This training goes hand-in-hand with Beaverton Schools' designation as the only certified Michigan HEARTSafe School in Gladwin and Clare Counties. #Prepared #HEARTsafe
Good morning. We want to share some important information with parents, guardians, school staff and the community regarding a threat made by a student toward a fellow student and our process in resolving the issue. First, please know that all students are completely safe and conducting business as usual this morning in both buildings. School administrators were made aware of a threat yesterday afternoon. The threat was assessed per school safety protocols and the student making the threat was suspended. Following established school safety procedures, there was a heightened police presence at both schools this morning; this was out of an abundance of caution and the school day began without incident. Our safety team, which includes administrators, law enforcement and school counselors, continues this morning to work through the process to determine next steps and assess not only the threat itself, but the efficiency of our actions in response, as is standard operating procedure in such situations. We appreciate the thorough work our staff and partners in law enforcement have done to ensure the continued safety of students and staff.
LOOK! UP IN THE SKY! - It's the latest collection of stars assembled as the BES Students of the Month. They include, from l to r, Parker Longstreth, Grayson Coston, Scarlett Tenwalde, Coleson Gasche, Raelynn Myers, Blake Simpson, Zayne Hamilton, Ethan Maka and Tarryn Hannahs. Congrats and #GoBeavers.
SINGALONG AT BES: Now *that* was a Christmas sendoff. We had singing. We had dancing. We had Santa doing The Griddy (ask a kid what it is.) And we had a steel-cage musical chairs showdown for the ages. The video tells the tale: https://youtu.be/BXmu1gYzrcg. Happy Holidays, Beaver Nation. We'll see you next year. #GoBeavers
SEASON'S GREETINGS: This holiday season, try to slow down. Relax. Enjoy the time with your loved ones. And...breathe. Your friends at Beaverton Schools thank you for helping make our successes possible this year, and we wish you a prosperous and joyful 2025. Classes resume on Jan. 6.
WE WISH YOU A MERRY LIVESTREAM: Join the virtual party this afternoon as BES presents its annual Kindergarten Christmas Program live and in full color. The show starts streaming at 1:40 p.m. on the Beaverton Schools YouTube channel at https://rb.gy/grl1oc. #I'mTellingYouWhy
GRINCHY GREETING: Like sleighbells and candy canes, a visit from the Grinch is practically a holiday tradition at Beaverton Elementary. Today was the big day, and as kids approached the front doors of the school, they grabbed the chance to exchange hugs and high-fives with the gangly green guy. #UnwashedSocks
While our students were excited to perform in their play this afternoon, we have decided to cancel due to the current road conditions. More information will come at a later date for the rescheduled performance. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe!
"THAT GIRL IS TOTALLY OFF HER TUFFET": Don't even think about missing the BJSHS Drama Dept.'s play "Doc, Doc...Goose!" this Sunday, Dec. 15 at the BAC. It's gonna be a wild show, as BES students can attest; they got a sneak preview this afternoon. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show, and tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students, veterans and young children.
IT'S WRITTEN IN THE STARS: Say howdy to November's BES Students of the Month: Liam Ryan, Caroline McLaren, Neveah Lewis, Delbert Shinabarger, Bodie Wood, Kaden Komlassan, Bentley Newton, Ember McDonald and Emma Knake. Congrats and #GoBeavers.
A MAJOR DEAL: Beaverton math teacher Kossi Komlassan woke up a Captain in the Michigan Army National Guard this morning, but he'll go to bed with a new title. BJSHS was the ceremonial site for Komlassan's promotion to Major this afternoon, and he was surrounded by his family, his lieutenant colonel and the entire sophomore class he instructs every day. As Operations Officer for the 119th Field Artillery Regiment - AKA the Red Lions - Komlassan knows all about leadership, commitment and getting the job done well, and it was a proud day for the entire district.. Check out the video of the ceremony at https://t.ly/Vyz6r. Congratulations, Major. #Respect #GoBeavers
IT'S TIME TO LIGHT THE LIGHTS: Don't miss the only showing of the BJSHS Drama Dept.'s play "Doc, Doc...Goose!" this Sunday, Dec. 15 at the BAC. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show, and tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students, veterans and young children. #ANightAtTheTheatre #GoBeavers
Based on our discussions with Harrison Schools and our Admininstration today, we have decided for the safety of our kids and community to cancel our Girls basketball game scheduled for tonight (12/5/24). Thank you for understanding.
Good morning. We are currently in talks with our Admin and road commission on our scheduled Girls game this evening with Harrison. We hope to have a decision made around noon. There will be no youth/middle school and sub varsity practices. please watch for posted updates. Thank you.
HOPEFUL, THOUGHTFUL, GRATEFUL: Wishes for a restful and safe Thanksgiving holiday from your friends at Beaverton Schools. Classes resume Monday, Dec. 2. #Gratitude #GoBeavers
